Its now been 365 days since I left the tarmac of Blightley (Heathrow).

And what a year,.. I've been;

To over 9 different countries

Sampled over 50 new beers

Had 5 very different jobs

Snowboarded

Bungy jumped

Climbed two mountains

Swam with giant turtles

Had Christmas dinner on the beach

Climbed the Sydney harbour bridge

Watched Lucy get married

Watched Tim gain 3 stone (19kg), and loose 1.5 (10) of it again!

Made more than a few great friends

Met 100's of other people I hope never to see again!

Yes, I'm still enjoying myself, and yes the money is very nearly out! Currently I plan to be home march 2005!

Hope you have all had a great year, my group emails go out to over 130 people (on 4 different lists!).. On that note I don't get enough personal emails so let me know what your up to please!

My website is still there at www.stevemorgan.me.uk *(sign the guest book if you haven't already!) with all my photos and will be getting an update with my Queenstown photos in the next two weeks!

I set off for my New Zealand cycle tour in 2 months and will resume the more frequent group emails (and keep a journal on the site)...

until then hope your all well...

Steve-o- who is still awaiting SOMEONE, ANYONE to send salt and vinegar discos!

Bungi Backpackers, 15 Sydney Street, Queenstown, NZ (until sept 1st)